W. Sledge is a smug, crafty, petty criminal in his early twenties. Theft pays... but it bores W. Sledge. So does his 14-year-old Indian mistress. He dreams of bigger crimes, of classier birds. The dreams turn to psychopathic fantasy, and Sledge kills. And kills again...

Inclination to Murder - Harriet Hunter.1966 Robert Hale first edition.

A suburban train journey becomes a nightmare, as a young woman, one of the few late-night travellers, is advised by a stranger to leave the train at the next stop.